Let's Keep Bolton Moving
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We're here to support and encourage the people of Bolton to positively change their lives through the five ways to wellbeing - Connect, Keep Learning, Be Active, Take Notice, and Giving.
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What's New
Dementia
Every dementia journey is unique. So is every caregiver’s story - full of resilience, love, and hard choices. If you’re walking this path, your voice matters. Share your story with us:
Bolton’s Age Friendly Strategy 2025–2028
Bolton’s Age Well Partnership are thrilled to announce the launch of Bolton’s Age Friendly Strategy 2025–2028 on 11th June 2025 - a date that also marks Age Without Limits Day across the UK. This marks a milestone for Bolton. Shaped through genuine co-production with older people, Ageing Well Champions, community voices, and cross-sector partners, the strategy outlines a clear, shared vision: ‘To make Bolton a place where everyone can age well - today and for generations to come.’
The Not Out at 90 Challenge
Proud Boltonian Ken Heathcote turns 90 in July, and together with his grandson Sam, will attempt to swim 90 lengths of a pool and the equivalent in ‘open water’. Sam will also be lifting 90,000lbs in weights and playing nine sets of tennis all in one day. They are both doing this to raise money for three charities and would love the people of Bolton to get behind them by taking on their own challenges.
New award winning Stop Smoking service comes to Bolton!
If you’re ready to quit smoking, we’re here to help! Our dedicated stop smoking service run by ABL Health Bolton is free, friendly and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good.
Bolton Trauma Informed Communities
A Brilliant Thing CIC worked with VCSE organisations and Public Health in Bolton over 12 months, to understand how to become trauma informed as a sector. We collaborated and cocreated with VCSE organisations and citizens, a toolkit and support programme, equipping the sector to adopt trauma-informed ways of working that help everyone feel safe and supported.
Explore Bolton's green spaces this summer.
Bolton is lucky enough to have many beautiful parks and green spaces. We all know the benefits of getting outside on your physical and mental wellbeing, and it's a fantastic way for the whole family to enjoy the great outdoors. Get out there and explore what's right on your doorstep.
Active Travel
Each year in Bolton we make millions of journeys by car that could either be walked or cycled instead. Let's improve our health and wellbeing, save money, improve air quality, and reduce congestion in our town!
Discover the Five Ways Happy Days
The Five Ways Happy Days programme teaches young people the power of small, everyday actions to improve well-being and build resilience. The initiative offers a universal approach to mental health at the grassroots level, aiming to reduce the demand on youth mental health services.
Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Balsam Bashing Events Gravel pits Darcy Lever
Two Balsam Bashing events coming up at the Gravel Pits Darcy lever on Wednesday 16th July and Thursday 17th July. Volunteers needed. Morning and afternoon sessions available. Follow the link to sign up.
Weight Management Service launched in Bolton!
ABL Health are here to deliver a FREE weight management service right here in Bolton! The team offer nutritional and activity support and advice, and consider other behavioural and psychological aspects, and life circumstances linked to weight gain. All programmes share a flexible approach to weight loss, offering group support, online sessions, online and phone appointments and digital support.
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